- Jul 16
Greek actress Maro Kontou dies at 92; funeral set for Friday at Athens Metropolitan Cathedral
The star of the golden age of Greek cinema, known for 'I de gyni na foveitai ton andra,' died Wednesday at the Agios Savvas cancer hospital in Athens. Her funeral will be held Friday at the First Cemetery of Athens.
- Jun 27
Greek government spokesman evokes old comedy film to skewer Tsipras's spending proposals
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis used a Saturday morning television appearance to dismiss former prime minister Alexis Tsipras's economic agenda as unaffordable and reckless, comparing the opposition leader to a classic Greek cinema figure who spends lavishly with others' money.
